Best Places to Kayak Near Tell City, IN

30 public launch points within 50 miles of Tell City, ranked by water conditions, access, and amenities.

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Top Picks Near Tell City

Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset1

South Lick Fork

Standout kayak fishing on Patoka Lake

LakeBeginner28 mi away
a river running through a forest filled with trees2

Troy Public Site

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock

RiverBeginner4 mi away
Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks3

Cannelton

Just 4 miles from Tell City — the closest quality launch

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a bridge over a river with trees in the background

Tell City

Indiana · 2.0 mi

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a river running through a forest filled with trees

Troy Public Site

Indiana · 3.7 mi

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Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Cannelton

Indiana · 3.8 mi

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a black swan swimming in a large body of water

Hawesville

Kentucky · 4.3 mi

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a person in a kayak paddling on a lake

Vastwood Park

Kentucky · 4.6 mi

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a view of the ice from an airplane window

Rocky Point Marina

Indiana · 5.3 mi

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A person in a red boat on a river

Millstone Creek

Kentucky · 7.4 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Lewisport

Kentucky · 9.9 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Town Creek

Kentucky · 10.5 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Cloverport

Kentucky · 10.7 mi

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A lake surrounded by lots of trees in a forest

Big Poison Creek

Kentucky · 11.6 mi

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a large body of water surrounded by trees

Tar Fork/Clover Creek

Kentucky · 12.0 mi

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a frozen lake surrounded by trees and snow

Rome

Indiana · 12.5 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Derby Community Center

Indiana · 12.7 mi

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a bridge over a river with trees in the background

Grandview

Indiana · 13.0 mi

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woman in blue shirt and blue denim jeans riding orange kayak on water during daytime

Old Kingfisher Lake

Kentucky · 14.9 mi

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green and white mountains beside body of water under blue sky during daytime

New Kingfisher Lake

Kentucky · 15.2 mi

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a person in a kayak on a lake with trees and a sunset

Carpenter Lake

Kentucky · 15.2 mi

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Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Porsch Lake

Indiana · 18.0 mi

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Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Gentryville Pond

Indiana · 18.8 mi

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Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Dale City Reservoir

Indiana · 18.8 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Alton

Indiana · 20.6 mi

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2 person riding on red kayak on body of water during daytime

Wolf Creek

Kentucky · 21.6 mi

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Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Whispering Pines Pond

Indiana · 22.1 mi

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a kayak in the water with a fallen tree in the background

Little Hurricane Boat

Kentucky · 24.4 mi

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a black swan swimming in a large body of water

Owensboro English Park

Kentucky · 24.6 mi

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a body of water surrounded by trees with yellow leaves

Blue River

Indiana · 27.2 mi

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a group of boats are in the water

Brown's Hideaway

Kentucky · 27.9 mi

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a group of young boys paddling canoes on a lake

State Park Marina

Kentucky · 28.3 mi

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Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

South Lick Fork

Indiana · 28.3 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Tell City.

Troy, IN4 miCannelton, IN4 miEvanston, IN6 miHawesville, KY8 miRome, IN8 miLewisport, KY9 miDerby, IN10 miFulda, IN11 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Tell City, IN?

Top picks near Tell City include South Lick Fork, Troy Public Site, Cannelton. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, creeks.

What types of paddling can I do near Tell City?

Near Tell City you'll find opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Most locations offer beginner-friendly conditions with public boat ramp access.

Are there free kayak launches near Tell City?

Yes! Most public boat ramps near Tell City are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.